Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Mimi the Sardine...one great fish!


About six years ago, my mom sent me two bibs. One was green with a ladybug print and the other red with a tulip print. How can I remember two bibs that I got six years ago? Because we are still using them! Mimi the Sardine bibs, lunch bugs, aprons and splashmats are amazing. They are all made from cotton with an acrylic coating (not PVC). It is permanently water, soil, and mess resistant yet remains soft and supple. The eco-coating meets the Oeko-Tex 100 Standard, which means that their products pose no risk whatsoever to health. In 2009 they are transitioning into using acrylic-coated organically grown cotton. These great eco-friendly products can all be machine washed and dried and we can attest that they last for years! Not to mention that the Swedish prints are vibrant and so clever. We are truly fans of this San Francisco based, family-run business!

Monday, February 16, 2009

Jellycat- Believe the Hype


When people ask us to put together a shower gift or a birthday gift, we always include something from Jellycat and it is always the biggest hit. These plush toys are so soft and adorable, you truly have to feel them to understand why! We love them because they come in a couple price ranges, tots and puddings make great add-ons to a bigger gift, or the junglies and truffles are perfect on their own. They also have a line of soft books and activity toys that are equally cute and loveable. And we have just started to carry their new soothers which are part stuffed animal, part soft blankie. Add one to your next gift, or grab one for your kids, they will not disappoint!

Jellycat, established in London in 1999, is designed in England. Their toys are hip and humorous and always soft and sumptuous. All Jellycat products are super kid safe. They comply with and exceed EN71 European Testing standards and ASTM the American Testing standards.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Kicky Pants Bamboo...not just for pandas



First it was organic cotton, then soy, now bamboo is getting into the clothing biz. And what a welcome addition...Bamboo is an eco-friendly, sustainable crop that grows wild without the aid of fertilizers or pesticides. Bamboo fabric is naturally antibacterial, antifungal and antistatic. Bamboo wicks water from the body 3-4 times better than cotton, keeping skin comfortable, rather than sticky, in summer weather. And, Bamboo stays 2-3 degrees cooler in hot weather & warmer in cold. Plus, it is silky soft and feels great against the skin! We have a fresh crop of bamboo togs from KickyPants. Dresses, onesies/rompers, and super cute PJs. Check them out!
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